I'm positive it was the bear. When I went out to the deck to retrieve my feeders, the dogs sniffed the air like crazy and made those very peculiar moaning noises that indicate they've got a whiff of something, and they aren't entirely sure what the hell it is.
It's my responsibility to keep her--our regular visitor is a sow--from becoming a nuisance bear, and I take it very seriously.
However, not wanting to cheat my readers a bear photo, I present taken during a benign encounter a couple of years ago.
This was a long, long Thursday. Arrived early at the State House--to avoid some crowds drawn there by controversy. The Senate was voting on the civil unions bill (which passed), as did the minimum wage raise (which I campaigned on).
Then I endured a 4-hour party caucus meeting to discuss the Governor's proposed constitutional amendment on education funding.
The Dungeon cafeteria had closed at 2 pm but my friend and I got there before they locked the doors. I bought two cookies just before they turned off the till, and called it lunch.
This afternoon I had my Big Schmooze, with the Speaker of the House. She's been inviting small groups of freshman (of both parties) to her office for some quality face time.
Got home at 5:00. Fed dogs.
Am about to make supper (spaghetti and calamari).
And bring in those bird feeders!
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